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Thursday, December 27, 2012

Portrait painting of two black Labrador Dogs

This was my last portrait for 2012, finished in the (Saint) nick of time to be a surprise Christmas present from my collector to her husband. This is Stella and Gus, sister and brother black Labs. The reference photos were taken in a hurry and that really does influence the details of the finished painting. Both of these were taken from above the dogs looking down. Your angle is one more thing to consider when you take photos whether it is for portrait painting references or your own photo collection. Try to get down to dog eye level for some shots and see the difference it can make. Speaking of photos, this is not a very good one of the painting as the light is uneven and color is off. I had to hurry them off in the mail so no time was left for accurately recording the finished painting - tch tch.

I think you can tell that Stella (on the left) is the boss of the pair. Gus is a softie. Sadly Stella's time with her family may be short now due to cancer. I am happy for them that they got this painting as a lasting tribute to her and her bro. What will Gus do without her?

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About Me

My dogs are my passion and inspire me to create art. My OtterTail Lab Art business was founded in 1988. It has grown and changed in diverse ways over the years and continues to be a wonderful journey. I look forward to more good times painting and sharing the Labrador Retriever spirit while enjoying my happy Labs and helping others in need. I also offer private dog training for a select few and share tips here to help everyone.

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